Steamed Dried Duck And Pork

Course :	Chinese
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1/4	medium	dried duck - chopped into 1/4 inch wide -- see * note
1	pound	lean ground pork
10	medium	water chestnuts -- coarsely chopped
2	tablespoons	Chinese rice wine
2	tablespoons	soy sauce -- light
1/2	teaspoon	fresh ginger root -- grated
1	tablespoon	cornstarch
1	large	egg
1	teaspoon	sesame oil
1	medium	green onion -- chopped fine
1/8	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- or to taste

Preparation:

* Note: Available in Asian or Oriental markets. Cut the duck and soak it in fresh water for 2 hours. Change the water and bring to a simmer. Immediately turn off the stove and leave the duck, covered, in the water for 1/2 hour. Drain and discard the water. Place all the ingredients, except the duck, into a bowl and mix well. Place in a steaming bowl or glass pie plate. Top with the duck slices. Steam in a bamboo steamer for 30 minutes. Comments: The richness of the dried duck invades the pork in this dish. It is common food in Hong Kong, but very uncommon in this country. You might have to get used to the "cured" flavor of the dried duck.